UK Statutory Instrument 2008 United Kingdom

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Constitution) Order 2008

This Order makes provision with regard to the constitution of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (“the NMC”). The NMC is to consist of 7 registrant members, who are nurses or midwives registered with the NMC, and 7 lay members (article 2). Their terms of office will be determined by the Privy Council – or if directed by the Privy Council to do so, the Appointments Commission – on appointment. There are limitations on the period for which members may serve on the NMC (article 3). The NMC is to make provision with regard to the education and training of its members in standing orders (article 4). Show full description

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Citation, commencement and interpretation

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Composition of the Council

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Terms of office of members

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Education and training of members

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Disqualification from appointment as a member

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Removal of members from office

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Suspension of members from office

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Appointment, term of office and cessation of office of the chair

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Deputising arrangements in respect of the chair

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Quorum of the Council

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Effect of vacancies

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NMC

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Statutory regulator for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK. Maintains the professional register, sets education standards, and investigates fitness to …